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Carbon-13

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Carbon-13 is a naturally occurring isotope of carbon, with 6 protons and 7 neutrons. It makes up about 1.1% of all natural carbon on Earth.

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